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ANNUAL REPORT 2013

Greetingsfrom the WVSOM Board ChairAs a member of WVSOM’s Board of Governors and now as its chair, I’ve had the opportunity to see first-hand the dedication of the school’s faculty and staff to the education and training of our state’s osteopathic medical students.

My history with the school goes back to 1974 when my husband, Joe, enrolled in the first class. When he arrived on campus, he found a close-knit community of physicians and educators committed to the highest ideals of service to the state and to its residents. In the past four decades, the class size has expanded, the integration of technology now impacts everything from taking a patient history to diagnosis to treatment, and the school has grown from the main building and quadrangle to a beautiful, thriving campus with eleven – soon to be twelve – structures incorporated into a harmonious whole.

Yet, while much has evolved over the years, the commitment of WVSOM’s physicians and educators has not changed. Faculty members continue to invest themselves in the development of their students, constantly striving to produce compassionate physicians who uphold the highest standards of patient care. The ability of this school to train good doctors is going strong and growing better, year after year.

As we look at the past year’s accomplishments, we do so knowing that even greater things lie before us. I look forward to being a part of it.

Best wishes,

Cheryl Schreiber, CPA

Cheryl Schreiber, Chair, Member at Large

Charles Davis, D.O., Vice-Chair, Member at Large

Manuel Ballas, D.O., Secretary, Member at Large

Patrick Craft, Student Representative

Edward Dugan, Ph.D., Faculty Representative

Rodney L. Fink, D.O., Member at Large

Sue Holvey, R.N., J.D., Member at Large

John Manchin II, D.O., Member at Large

David L. Rader, Member at Large

David L. Ramsey, Member at Large

Charity Richmond, Classified Staff Representative

Randall L. Short, D.O., Member at Large

Our mission

Board of Governors

The mission of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is to educate students from diverse backgrounds as lifelong learners in osteopathic medicine and complementary health related programs; to advance scientific knowledge through academic, clinical and basic science research; and to promote patient-centered, evidence based medicine. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the state of West Virginia and the special health care needs of its residents emphasizing primary care in rural areas.

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As WVSOM embarks on a new calendar year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on 2013. I want to acknowledge the important work that has been accomplished before turning our energies toward the great things to come in the year ahead.

There was much to celebrate.

Last year, WVSOM became an official candidate with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), voluntarily pursuing regional accreditation as part of our institutional strategic plan. While there is no doubt that this endeavor adds work to schedules that are already packed with student obligations, community commitments and statewide outreach, the self-examination required by this process has already strengthened our institution.

In 2013, for the third straight year, the Chronicle of Higher Education identified WVSOM as one of the best colleges to work for in the country. The results were based on a survey of faculty and staff at more than 300 colleges and universities. This recognition is a tribute to the many people in our organization who come to work each day committed to building a collaborative community that fosters success.

Another highpoint of the year was the accreditation of WVSOM’s Clinical Evaluation Center (CEC) by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) within the area of teaching/education. The CEC is the only accredited center in the state and one of only 33 accredited simulation centers worldwide. This designation demonstrates WVSOM’s commitment to innovation and to providing opportunities for our students which consistently exceed national standards.

I am proud to be part of an institution which, directly or indirectly, contributes more than $250 million in economic development for West Virginia – at home in beautiful Greenbrier County, as well as in the 50+ locations that comprise our statewide campus system.

In addition, I want to honor our students for giving so much of themselves in the previous year. Over 13,000 hours of community service were contributed to non-profit partners who share WVSOM’s commitment to addressing critical needs in our society. I’m confident our future physicians will continue to engage in the communities where they live and work, providing civic leadership which makes their corner of the world a better place to be.

Finally, I offer a huge “thank you” to everyone who has been a part of WVSOM’s success. You are appreciated. As we turn our attention to the coming year, I hope we are able to take this momentum and build on our mission to educate students as lifelong learners in osteopathic medicine, serving the state of West Virginia and the special health care needs of its residents. This is not a mission that one “completes” and then it is done. We must live our mission every day. It takes all of us, working together, to accomplish this. With your help; I know we can do it.

Warm regards,

Michael Adelman, D.O., J.D.

Table of contents

Welcome by Board Chair - Our MissionWelcome by WVSOM President Table of ContentsLeadership TeamHuman Resources . Employee Stats . Years of Service . Workforce DevelopmentStudent Section . Student Demographics and Maps . Student Achievements Institutional Awards and HonorsIdentity CampaignAcademics . Curriculum . Rural Health InitiativeResearch and Grants WVSOM Rural Outreach: Serving West VirginiaGraduate Medical Education/MSOPTIGraduate Demographics and MapsFinancesHealthy Children’s InitiativeAccreditationCapital Campaign . CEC Expansion . New Student CenterDonations in 2013Alumni Achievements

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DESIGNErica Bell, Design Manager

PHOTOGRAPHYKaren AyersPat BausermanScott Holstein

STATISTICAL DATALance Ridpath

Greetings from the president

CONTRIBUTORSHeather AntoliniLeslie BickslerDiana BirdMarilea ButcherDenise GetsonArnold Hassen, Ph.D.Janet HintonWayne Miller, Ph.D.Malcolm Modrzakowski, Ph.D.Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D.James Nemitz, Ph.D.Lorenzo Pence, D.O.Stephanie SchulerWilliam ShiresVictoria Shuman, D.O.Larry WareShannon WarrenTiffany Wright

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Michael Adelman, D.O., J.D., D.P.M.

President

Larry Ware, M.B.A., C.P.A.

Vice President for Finance and Facilities

James W. Nemitz, Ph.D. VP for Administration &

External Relations

Lorenzo Pence, D.O., FACOFP

Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean

Marilea Butcher, B.A. Associate Vice President for

Administrative Affairs

Leslie W. Bicksler, MSW Associate Vice President of

Human Resources

Denise S. Getson, MA Director of Marketing

& Public Relations Jeffrey M. Shawver, J.D. General Counsel

Cheryl Baker Executive Administrative

Assistant

Marietta D. Chaney Administrative Assistant

LEADERSHIP TEAM HUMAN RESOURCES2013 was a year of educational transformation. WVSOM celebrated the contributions

of faculty and staff that came before us and continued building on their foundation

of excellence. This section of the annual report will highlight WVSOM’s support and

appreciation of the faculty and staff and demonstrate how creating an environment

that supports lifelong learning helps the school succeed in meeting its mission.

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2013 Employee stats

WVSOM CURRENTLY HAS

EMPLOYEES

155 ARE CLASSIFIED STAFF

50 ARE FACULTY 9 FACULTY ADMINISTRATORS

53 ARE NON-CLASSIFIED STAFF

employees have either accepted new positions within the institution or joined WVSOM as new employees.

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25 YEARS

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For every five years of service WVSOM gives special recognition. The following WVSOM employees reached a milestone anniversary in 2013:

Gary BennettChristen BlandWade Blevins

Hugh Clements-JeweryKathy Fry

John GarlitzValerie GumpPaul Jacoby

Rachel JohnsonCarolyn KomarAlicia Luckton

Kathleen Martin Rebekah McDowellCharity Richmond

Tina RichmondPatrick Ryan

Donna TolbertJill Trent

Michael AdelmanMalcolm Modrzakowski

Lorenzo PenceStephanie Schuler

Paul BoothePatricia Crawford

Darryl HaleSusan Griffith

Judith MaloneyJerry Turner

William AlderTom Steele

Acie Wickline

Alfred AkersDiana Bird

Robert Foster

David BrownCraig Boisvert

Deborah V. Hughes

Elayne P. BrownErnest Piercy(PHOTO ON RIGHT)

Judith Westerik (NOT PHOTOGRAPHED)

2013 RETIREES:

Donna Varney; Wil l iam Lemley, D.O.; Sally Cooper;

Zack Comeaux, D.O.; Thomas F. Steele, D.O., F.A.C.O.F.P.;

Jeanne Wahl, D.O.; Judith Westerik, Ph.D.

WVSOM currently has 39 full-time employees with more than 20 years of service.Alfred F. AkersWilliam E. AlderKaren A. AyersCheryl C. BakerHelen H. Baker, Ph.D.Patrice A. BausermanDiana K. BirdWilliam T. Blue, Ph.D.Craig S. Boisvert, D.O.George F. Boxwell, D.O.Barbara J. BraggDavid E. Brown, Ph.D.Elayne P. BrownMilletta L. Burns

Jeffrey S. DowdyEdward P. Dugan, Ph.D.Robert M. Fisk, Ph.D.Robert W. Foster, D.O.Arnold H. Hassen, Ph.D.Sharon L. HowardDeborah M. HughesBrenda D. HumphreysJan KesslerDeborah L. MontgomeryAndrea M. Nazar, D.O.James W. Nemitz, Ph.D.Shirley A. ParkerPatricia A. Perkins

Sherry PhillipsErnest R. PiercyAndrea Victoria RoaneRoger D. SamsBarbara J. SandersJohn A. Schriefer, Ph.D.Harvey C. SmithLinda M. StidomAcie H. WicklineKevin S. WilliamsDarlene F. Wright

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Workforce development:The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine strives to provide resources to support employees in both their professional development and personal development. WVSOM provides professional development funding, educational development funding for continuing education, on- and off-campus training opportunities, health and wellness programs, and a supportive “family environment” that is, and continues to be, encouraging, sympathetic, and supportive.

WVSOM prides itself on its continuation of the Educational Development program and the funding that has been provided for employees to enhance their personal and professional goals. Since the initiation of this program in 2010, many employees have benefited from the $2,000 in educational dollars provided per employee. The goal of this program has always been to provide and enhance professional knowledge or skills, and to improve academic and professional credentials for each employee. Funding is provided to employees in pursuit of degrees, non-degree studies, research, presentations and other academic or professional programs that would not normally fall under funds that would be awarded for job-related professional development. Since its inception, WVSOM has awarded $79,395.15 in educational development to 28 employees of WVSOM, and 25 of them are still employed at the school. In addition to Educational Development funding, WVSOM has also designated professional development funds averaging $2,000 - $2,500 for faculty and administrative staff and $200 - $500 for job-related training for staff members.

During Fiscal Year 2013, WVSOM provided ten on-campus training sessions to employees on a range of subject matters from Family Education Rights and Privacy Act to Standardized Patient training, to Title IX Training. Employees are appreciative of the training sessions made available to them each year. During the 2012-2013 year, the Office of Human Resources implemented a department training program to review the various topics that were relevant and important to employees and the institution. Based on feedback, employees enjoyed the one-on-one time with Human Resources and the ability to ask questions specific to their position and department.

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One (1) employee is currently working towards a doctorate degree and has been awarded a total of $2,000.00, 7% of the total award.

Seven (7) employees are currently working toward a Master’s Degree. To these employees, the Educational Development Committee awarded $14,000, 49% of the total award.

Two (2) employees are currently working toward a Bachelor’s Degree. These employees received a total of $4,000, 14% of the total award.

Three (3) employees are currently working toward an Associate’s Degree. The total amount awarded to these employees was $5,086.30, 18% of the total award.

Finally, four (4) employees took Continuing Education courses that were not applied toward a degree program. These employees were awarded a total of $3,492.58, 12% of the total award.

During 2013 fiscal year, WVSOM has awarded the above dollars to 17 employees for Educational

Development. Fourteen of these employees were classified and three were non-classified.

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Demographic data for recent entering classes:

These tables provide demographic data for each class upon matriculation,

including a comparison of in-state and out-of-state students and the overall

profile for each class. The institution has a mix of students that includes

approximately equal numbers of male and female students, significant

numbers of non-traditional students and students from diverse ethnic

backgrounds. The school also has 63 first-year West Virginia students.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

Overall Overall

Overall Overall

In-State In-State

In-State In-State

Out-of-State

Out-of-State

Out-of-State Out-of-State

2013

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102 (49%)

108 (51%)

162 (77%)

48 (23%)

36 (17%)

174 (83%)

176

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41 (49%)

62 (75%)

21 (25%)

7 (8%)

76 (92%)

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60 (47%)

67 (53%)

100 (79%)

27 (21%)

29 (23%)

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TOTAL APPLICANTS

TOTAL MATRICULANTS

MaleFemale

25 years old and underAbove 25 years old

Race/Ethnicity: MinorityRace/Ethnicity: White

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109 (54%)

170 (84%)

32 (16%)

53 (26%)

149 (74%)

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22 (59%)

30 (81%)

7 (19%)

3 (8%)

34 (92%)

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78 (47%)

87 (53%)

140 (85%)

25 (15%)

50 (30%)

115 (70%)

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TOTAL APPLICANTS

TOTAL MATRICULANTS

FemaleMale25 years old and underAbove 25 years oldRace/Ethnicity: MinorityRace/Ethnicity: White

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193

100 (52%)

93 (48%)

141 (73%)

52 (27%)

42 (22%)

151 (78%)

147

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27 (43%)

48 (76%)

15 (24%)

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55 (87%)

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64 (49%)

66 (51%)

93 (72%)

37 (28%)

34 (26%)

96 (74%)

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86 (44%)

112 (56%)

137 (69%)

48 (23%)

49 (25%)

149 (75%)

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52 (70%)

21 (25%)

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67 (90%)

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67 (54%)

85 (69%)

27 (21%)

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Home county of 2013-14WVSOM students:First year through fourth year

map created 12/6/2013

260TOTAL STUDENTS

FROM WEST VIRGINIA

Home stateof 2013-14 WVSOM students:First year through fourth year


817TOTAL STUDENTS

The maps on this page illustrate the home state for all of the

current students in our program. There are students from every

state in the country with the exception of ten states. The West

Virginia map illustrates that the in-state students are from 48 of

the 55 counties that make up West Virginia.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

WVSOM students achieve great things

outside of the classrooms and labs, despite

heavy workloads. The school has a talented

student body committed to serving others,

one more way WVSOM lives its mission

every day

Community ServiceEvery year, WVSOM students donate a significant amount of time to service projects within Greenbrier County, the state of West Virginia and beyond. In 2013, more than 40 local organizations and agencies received service and/or funds from WVSOM student initiatives to address critical needs.

These efforts empower and transform students while building bridges with local non-profit community partners dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others. WVSOM believes so strongly in service to others that it is published in Policy GA-36 as one of the school’s core values. The meaningful assistance which students provide to worthy causes – in large ways and small – advance WVSOM’s greater mission of service to the state and to its residents.

The types of civic engagement activities performed each year are varied. As an example, WVSOM students build homes on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, operate fundraisers for the Family Refuge Center, collect coats for the United Way, distribute homemade baked items overseas to West Virginia soldiers serving on the front lines, and provide local education for medical issues including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

We encourage students to pursue their service contributions with humility and respect, learning and growing from each opportunity to address the myriad inequalities in our society. Our goal is to develop civic leadership which WVSOM students will carry into their professional lives, deepening and nurturing connections which strengthen the fabric of our communities.

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GOLD

PLATINUM1 WVSOM STUDENT

40 WVSOM STUDENTS

83 WVSOM STUDENTS

One student qualified for the platinum level by performing 251 hours of service.

The gold level recognizes students who complete more than 100 hours of volunteer service. In this category, 40 students completed a total of 5,069 hours.

The silver level recognizes students who complete between 50 and 100 hours of volunteer service. In this category, 83 students completed a total of 5,393 hours.

For the 2012-2013 academic year, first through fourth year students volunteered 13,156 hours of community service.

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The following are some of the activities students were involved in during 2013:Blood pressure screeningsWVSOM students provide free blood pressure readings to West Virginia Sate Fair attendees every August. In 2013, a total of 2,184 people visited WVSOM’s blood pressure booth throughout the week at the fair. There were also 108 people who had their cholesterol checked during the fair.

Second-year osteopathic medical students provided the free blood pressure checks to those who stopped by the booth. Physicians and Clinical Evaluation Center staff members were also available. The WVSOM Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) provided educational material to residents about rural programs.

Students also provide free blood pressure readings during community festivals. WVSOM’s Student Association of American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) hosted a free blood pressure booth at the annual Taste of Our Towns festival in Lewisburg in October.

Day of Caring Because of WVSOM’s commitment to strong community partnerships, students are able to take part in service projects from their very first week on campus. An important component of Orientation is the Day of Caring, an effort coordinated by the Student Government Association (SGA) T.O.U.C.H. Coordinator in cooperation with the United Way of Greenbrier Valley. In August 2013, students were able to register for one of seven volunteer opportunities covering a wide range of activities:

1. Family Refuge Center: students painted, cleaned and organized.

2. Tutoring Center Foundation: students cleaned and organized the interior.

3. Greenbrier Episcopal School: students installed a fence, mowed, trimmed, cleaned and raked.

4. Monroe Day Care Center: students painted interior walls and added mulch to the playground.

5. Monroe Health Center: students performed landscaping tasks: weeding, mulching, planting and removal of debris.

6. Habitat for Humanity: students helped build four houses in various stages of construction.

7. Literary Festival: students helped with art booths located throughout the festival venues.

Club combines the outdoors with medicine Last year, a new club for students interested

in the outdoors and its connection to providing medical care with limited resources formed at WVSOM. Erin Board founded the Wilderness Medicine Club because there was no organization devoted to providing more environmentally-friendly fundraisers and events. One of the goals of the club is to improve medical education in the recognition, treatment and prevention of wilderness medical emergencies, as well as to increase the exposure of wilderness and outdoor activities to the WVSOM community.

The group works closely with WVSOM’s Rural Health Initiative to organize events such as a Search and Rescue training day, a shadow experience with ski patrollers at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, guest speaker lectures and a variety of fundraisers.

Grand Affair For anyone who ever dreamed of being James Bond, “M,” or even a Bond-girl bombshell, this year’s Grand Affair event offered a ticket to adventure.

On Nov. 2, over 500 guests filled the

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bunker at the Greenbrier Resort in a Casino Royale themed event filled with glamour. This year’s event raised more than $60,000 for WVSOM student scholarships through event sponsorships, a silent auction and – new this year – the raffle of a private jet getaway for six people. Exactly 100 raffle tickets were sold for $250 each and a shot at the extravagant prize which included $1,000 in fun money.

“It was a grand event in every sense of the word,” said James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., WVSOM’s Vice President for Administration and External Affairs. “The Grand Affair moved to a different area of the resort this year. The students really stepped up to the challenge and made the event work within the new space. With assistance from the Greenbrier Resort staff and Gillespie’s Flowers & Productions, the bunker was transformed into a gorgeous setting for our guests.”

Governor’s Day to ServeIn 2013, WVSOM continued its participation in Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s statewide “Day to Serve.” The SGA Vice President and the SGA T.O.U.C.H. Coordinator arranged two successful activities promoting community health and well being. Students and staff alike participated in a “Green and Glow” activity where participants armed themselves with trash and recycling bags and marched through the streets of Lewisburg collecting misplaced trash while separating recyclables from the refuse.

The second activity was a Health and Wellness Scavenger Hunt organized by WVSOM’s Student Government Association to teach kids grades K-6 about health and wellness in a fun and interactive way. Children and parents from 70 participating families were split into 10 teams. Each team received clues directing them to a location on campus where a learning or fitness activity awaited them.

Each activity was supervised by WVSOM’s on-campus clubs. Each activity took 10-15 minutes. Examples include:

• Assessment of an unconscious individual/contacting EMS/ basic CPR

• A presentation by the Lewisburg Fire Dept.

• Building a human, where kids assembled a skeleton, examined plastinated appendages and viewed slides of tissues

• Education about hidden sugars in foods and discussion of sugar alternatives

• Appreciation of fruits and vegetables with produce obtained from the Lewisburg Farmers’

Market available for participant sampling

• An obstacle course & stretching activity

• Cultural awareness education with games from around the world

• The power of the mind: Brain Teasers

• Knot tying/ bracelet making

• Bicycle safety

Upon completion of each activity, participants received prizes [generously provided by the Southeastern Area Health Education Center and the Rural Health Initiative], along with a clue guiding them to their next “station.” After completing the entire circuit, participants had a final group quiz to assess what they had learned. All ages had fun and learned important lessons about how to lead a healthier life.

Mini-Medical School WVSOM students have helped residents and high school students in the community understand the osteopathic medical profession through “Mini-Medical School” sessions.

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Participants don’t earn a medical degree or the ability to practice medicine, but they do gain valuable insights into how the body functions. During the course, community members learn about the causes of common symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain and fatigue. Systems examined may include the cardiovascular system, respiratory system and gastrointestinal system.

The program includes hands-on exposure to plastinated body organs and robotic patient simulators. Participants explore photography and diagrams of internal body systems and use common medical devices like stethoscopes, endotracheal tubes and laryngoscopes.

The Mini-Med program provides important health information to participants and encourages high school students to consider careers in health care. International serviceWhile the majority of community service hours are performed in the state of West Virginia, the interest in providing health education and health care in under-served, poverty stricken countries has increased in recent years. A 2009 survey published in Academic Medicine found approximately 25 percent of U.S. medical students graduate with international medical experience.

First and second-year students may take spring break medical delegation trips through their participation in PAX or the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA). Locations have included the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, Haiti, India and Nicaragua. During

the summer break, students may travel to South Africa for outreach opportunities and to attend classes on infectious diseases. These experiences offer “T.O.U.C.H.” hours of community service while raising awareness of the living and treatment conditions which may be experienced during an overseas clinical rotation.

In their third or fourth year, students may be accepted for an overseas clinical rotation. Since 2009, WVSOM students have completed rotations in multiple areas of high need, including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, the Republic of Georgia, and Zambia, to name a few.

Free OMM ClinicsEach year, WVSOM students provide free osteopathic manipulation treatments (OMT) to community members who have secured a written referral from their health care provider. Under physician supervision, second-year students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with patients incorporating techniques learned in their Osteopathic Principles and Practice classes and labs. Many patients report pain relief and increased mobility as a result of one of the clinic’s 5-week courses of treatment.

FitnessWVSOM students are active in the area of recreational sports and fitness, which is easy to do with the school’s Founders’ Activity Center. A sense of teamwork is exhibited in intramural football, soccer and basketball games.

Students have also organized dodge ball tournaments, volleyball games, and ultimate Frisbee. Exercise classes like Zumba and Yoga are offered by students who are certified instructors. Every spring, WVSOM staff and students come together on the parade field and cheer their teams during the annual Student-Faculty softball tournament.

Service to each otherIn addition to their service to the community, WVSOM students are committed to ensuring that their fellow students achieve academic success. The Peer Mentor Program is one example of this commitment in action. Each year, students entering their second year, who are in good standing, may volunteer to mentor new students. Candidates who are interested complete an application form that provides the students with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences as a mentee as well as why they would like to serve as a mentor. In 2013, 107 second-year students volunteered to serve as mentors for the incoming class. In that same spirit of giving and collaboration, students often arrange independent study groups for coursework achievement, as well as for COMLEX preparation.

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INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS & HONORS

WVSOM continues to receive national recognition for its programs.

We are especially proud of being recognized as a top ten medical

school in rural medicine by U.S.News & World Report. In 2013,

WVSOM received continued recognition as one of the “Best Colleges

in the U.S. to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Healthy Children’s Initiative receives Governor’s Award for ExcellencePresident, Michael Adelman, D.O., D.P.M., J.D., and the WVSOM Healthy Children’s Initiative received the 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Rural Health during the West Virginia Rural Health Conference Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon.

WVSOM recognized by U.S.News and World Report for 15th yearU.S.News and World Report “Best Graduate Schools 2014” annual publication ranked the institution No. 9 in rural medicine and No. 13 in family medicine. Medical school deans and senior faculty from across the country rate the educational programs and determine specialty rankings. Results are calculated from a survey of 149 accredited M.D. and D.O. medical schools. In addition, WVSOM was third in the nation for percentage of medical school graduates entering primary care specialties. The percentage was based on an average of 2010, 2011 and 2012 data.

WVSOM named “Great Colleges to Work For” for third consecutive yearFor the third straight year, WVSOM received recognition as a great college in the U.S. to work for, according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. It is currently the only institution in W. Va. with this honor. The school received recognition in five categories:• Professional/career-development programs • Teaching environment • Compensation and benefits • Respect and appreciation• Facilities, workspaces and security

CEC receives accreditationIn August 2013, WVSOM’s Clinical Evaluation Center received accreditation in the area of teaching/education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). It is the only center in the state accredited by the SSH and one of only 33 worldwide.

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IDENTITY CAMPAIGNWVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the state

of West Virginia and the special health care needs of its

residents, emphasizing primary care in rural areas.

WVSOM is No. 1 in Rural Primary Care. It is the stated

mission of the institution and it is being lived every day by

WVSOM graduates serving where they are needed the most.

WVSOM is No. 1 in Rural Primary Care. This is not a

“ranking.” This is the reality. WVSOM is No. 1 in providing

primary care physicians who practice in rural areas. This is

true for West Virginia. This is true for Appalachia. This is true

for the entire United States of America. WVSOM is No. 1 in

Rural Primary Care. In 2013, this message was pulled forward

more visibly within print and online materials to better align

the perception with the reality.

One of the most important channels of branding

communication in the past year has been the WVSOM

Magazine distributed to faculty, staff, students, alumni,

members of the board of governors, hospital affiliates,

state senators and delegates and numerous friends of the

school both within and beyond our state borders. The goal

of the publication is to showcase the multiple dimensions of

WVSOM – addressing issues of importance to our readers

and recognizing the valuable work WVSOM faculty, staff,

students and alumni are doing in all corners of the globe. In

2013, feature stories brought attention to challenges and

solutions in rural medicine and how international clinical

rotations influence a physician’s decision to pursue a primary

care career, often in areas of high need. Sadly, the 2013 year

also marked the passing of WVSOM’s beloved first president,

Roland P. Sharp, D.O. A summer 2013 magazine tribute, along

with extensive coverage of Dr. Sharp’s life in West Virginia

media, brought renewed attention to osteopathic medicine

education and to the vision and values that shaped this

institution.

Advertising messages in statewide publications continued

to advance the identity campaign which launched in 2012.

The campaign takes multiple forms and operates within a

variety of communication channels. Whether working to boost

attendance at Open House events or to share WVSOM’s

vision and values with a new audience, each advertisement is

designed to reflect the school’s core values and unique value

proposition – WVSOM is No. 1 in Rural Primary Care.

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WVSOM’s Patient Presentation Curriculum (PPC) is based on the most common ways that patients present to a physician. The Year 1 curriculum begins with a foundation course to provide basic mechanisms needed to understand the subsequent patient presentations and treatments. This is followed by presentations organized by organ systems. Early clinical experiences are emphasized from the beginning of instruction through the Clinical Skills, Osteopathic Principles and Practice, and Early Clinical Skills courses.

The PPC integrates large- and small-group delivery methods with traditional lectures and labs. Interactive team-based learning is complemented with learning experiences which incorporate standardized patients, robotic patient simulators and education in electronic medical records.

Year 2 of the Patient Presentation Curriculum continues the presentation of basic clinical science and biomedical science foundations needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Second-year presentations become progressively more complex and incorporate previous presentations to form a spiral curriculum that reinforces and builds on previous learning. Multisystem presentations are introduced. Students continue to develop clinical and osteopathic skills in lab courses. Seven osteopathic competencies plus clinical reasoning skills are incorporated throughout the program. In both the first and second years,

all students receive instruction important to

WVSOM’s mission of training primary care physicians for rural medical practice, including a focus on the special health care needs of West Virginia.

National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) Comprehensive Osteopathic Medicine Self-Assessment Exams (COMSAE) and Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Achievement Test (COMAT) exams are used in the second and third years to assess student performance.

The COMSAE is a self-assessment exam for students to utilize as they prepare for COMLEX Level 1 in their second year and for COMLEX Level 2 CE in the third year. COMAT is utilized for the third year assessment in seven core disciplines that all WVSOM students complete during their third year of medical training.

In 2013, third-year students were based at one of the 18 base hospital sites in WVSOM’s Statewide Campus system where they fulfilled the majority of their core clinical rotations. An additional 33 affiliated hospitals participate in the training of third-year students. The Statewide Campus system allows for education days to be standardized for participating students. Computerized case studies assist in the delivery of didactic material. End-of-rotation exams and preceptor evaluations allow for

monitoring of the quality of the educational experience.

During the fourth year, students are required to complete eight weeks each in internal medicine, surgery and family medicine, as well as four weeks of pediatrics. Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose electives in areas that fulfill their individual needs and interests. Students must complete 10 weeks of electives. The fourth year may be done at either their statewide campus site or at an approved site of their choosing or a combination of both.

ACADEMICS

In August 2012, WVSOM implemented a new Patient

Presentation Curriculum for first-year students (Class of 2016).

Based on adult learning methods and new methodologies in

teaching, the restructured curriculum took years of research

and development and continues to undergo stringent review

and enhancement. In August 2013, the curriculum was adopted

by both first- and second-year students.

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Rural Health InitiativeThe West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission awarded a $618,094 grant to WVSOM for its Rural Health Initiative, RHI accomplishments in 2013 included:

• Achieved a total of 44 WVSOM students participating in the program

• Exposed RHI students to mining, oil & gas industries and threat preparedness

• Conducted RHI pipeline activities for high school and undergraduate students to introduce them to rural medicine opportunities

• WVSOM students completed 1,689 rural rotations in 2013

• Piloted the new WVSOM RHI Green Coat Program at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) with two students from University of Charleston. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in a health-related field

• WVSOM RHI Mentorship Program includes 16 rural physicians who encourage RHI students to participate in rotations that will enhance rural primary care, reinforce student interest in rural primary care practice and demonstrate the quality of life in a rural community

• Two RHI Graduates from the Class of 2013 received a sign-on incentive for acceptance into Access Health Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program in Beckley, WV (Raleigh County)

• Hosted the 2nd Annual RHI Rural Practice Day with 111 WVSOM students plus spouses/significant others, faculty/employees, guests and speakers.

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RESEARCH AND GRANTS

Faculty in researchIn 2013, WVSOM faculty published eight peer-reviewed articles and made 21 invited speaker or peer-reviewed poster presentations. Three new faculty members were hired into the Department of Biomedical Sciences, each bringing with them research expertise. The new research faculty includes Rebecca Kelso, Ph.D. (anatomy), Andrew Thompson, Ph.D. (anatomy), and Predrag Krajacic, M.D. (neuroscience)

The academic year 2012-2013 yielded 10 continuing awards and 11 new awards. WVSOM grant income directly related to educational/program enhancement and to community and statewide outreach programs accounted for 82.6% of new and continuing awards. External support for biomedical laboratory research accounted for 18.4% of the total amount of funding from continuing and new awards.

Institutional support for researchIntramural funding remains available for support of research conducted by WVSOM faculty. During the academic year, six intramural grants were awarded to faculty for a total of $22,265.09. In addition, the institution continues to strengthen research infrastructure through the purchase of shared equipment. This type of support is critical for the continued growth of research at WVSOM.

Additional research highlightsThe 2012-2013 academic year saw the awarding of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (WVCTSI) Institutional Development Award (IDeA). This was the first full year of involvement of WVSOM as a primary partner in the multi-institutional consortium

meant to enable scientists in West Virginia to become more competitive for NIH and other biomedical research funding opportunities and to establish research partnerships among professional colleagues at West Virginia University, Indiana University and the University of Kentucky. The Associate Dean for Affiliated and Sponsored Programs served on the Operations Committee (primary leadership committee), the Clinical Research Education, Mentoring & Career Development Program, and the Ethics, Regulatory Knowledge & Support Program.

A revival of research productivity is

occurring at WVSOM. We are proud of

the activities of our faculty and students

to serve others through scientific

investigation. This is one way we are

living WVSOM’s mission to advance

knowledge through academic, clinical

and basic science research. This section

provides an overview of research

highlights in 2013.

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Students in researchOn Campus Activities: Year 1 and Year 2

WVSOM sponsors annual campus events which recognize the research efforts of students and faculty.

On May 6, 2013, WVSOM hosted the Dr. Karen M. Steele, Professor Emerita 2013 Student Research Forum. Special guest speaker John Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar & Professor of Molecular Biology, presented on “Growth Hormone (GH), GH Receptor Antagonists, and GH Receptor Knock-outs; of Mice and Men/Women.”

Two student posters were spotlighted during this forum:Cystathionine Beta-Synthase Expression and Ovarian Regulation of Homocysteine in the Rat. Steven Alsobrook, OMS II; Michelle Vanoy-Warner and Christina Sparks. Faculty Mentor: Carolyn Komar, Ph.D.

Preventing Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Cardiac Myocytes Using Ranolazine and DCHC. Steven Sorci, OMS II; Christopher Williams, OMS II; Bethany Hampton. Faculty Mentor: Judith A. Maloney Ph.D.

On September 19, 2013, the Dr. Judith Westerik, Professor Emerita Faculty/Student Research Showcase was held. Students delivered 13 research poster and/or oral presentations during the event, with a total of 16 WVSOM students participating. More than 145 people turned out to listen to the talks, which provided students with the opportunity to explain their research and answer questions.

Cameron Meyer and Timothy Bikman, both second-year students, received the People’s Choice award for their poster “Appalachian Misconceptions about the Relationships Between Health and Health Behaviors.” Faculty mentors for the research project were Wayne Miller, Ph.D., and Brian Griffith, Ph.D.

Both events were co-sponsored by WVSOM and the Office of Affiliated & Sponsored Programs, along with the Greenbrier Valley Chapter of Sigma Xi and Mountain State OPTI.

WVSOM, Sigma XI host science fairIn May 2013, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) partnered with the Greenbrier Valley Chapter of Sigma Xi to host the first-ever Southern West Virginia Regional Middle School Science Fair.

The regional science fair invited students from Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas counties to participate. All first, second and third place school or county winners were invited to attend, and up to 20 students per county were accommodated at the fair.

The science fair included workshops for students with themes centered on forensic science, microbiology, robotics and nutrition. Award winners were announced in both Experimental and Non-Experimental categories.

As a result of their efforts, the local Sigma Xi chapter received a 2012 Program of Excellence Award for their contribution to science education. WVSOM is one of only two osteopathic medical schools in the country affiliated with Sigma Xi, an international, multidisciplinary research society whose programs and activities promote the health of scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement.

Third-year student wins second place at national poster competitionRyan Kahl, OMS III, earned second place in the Research Abstracts and Poster Session during the annual AOA Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exposition (OMED) that took place Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in Las Vegas.

Kahl’s poster was “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Characterizing Cardiac Function in Aging BALB/c Mice.” His research was conducted with the help of Mildred Mattox, B.S., Bethany Hampton, B.S., Michelle Vanoy-Warner, B.S., and faculty mentors Judy Maloney, Ph.D., and Brian Griffith, Ph.D.

A total of 11 WVSOM students showcased their research projects during the conference. Judges for the poster session are volunteers from colleges of osteopathic medicine. The students had 5-7 minutes to present their poster and answer judges’ questions.

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Extramural funding

Continuing Awards

$308,000

$945,375

$60,000

$50,000

$3,000K. BRIDGES

P. CRAWFORD

H. CLEMENTS-JEWERY

HASSEN/MILLER

R. FOGLE/ E. THOMAS

M. MODRZAKOWSKI/A. HASSEN/L. PENCE

A. HASSEN

American Chemical Society

American Heart Association

National Health Service Corps

Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

WV Insurance Commission

New Awards

$30,000

$118,818

$30,000

$5,707$7,000

$15,000

A. HASSEN

R. MORROW

J. MORRIS-WIMAN

S. SHULER

C. BOISVERT

WV Geologic & Economic Survey

DHHS-NIH

WV Geologic & Economic Survey

HHS-Office of Women’s Health

HEPT/CTCS

HEPC-WV Community Voices, Inc.

$265,000

$10,000

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Geriatrics

WVSOM continues to be a proud primary partner with West Virginia University, WVU’s Health Science Center, WVU Healthcare, West Virginia United Health System, and the Charleston Area Medical Center as part of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI). WVSOM remains a strong contributor to the goals of the WVCTSI through the programs and initiatives of the WVSOM Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH). The CRCH outreach programs fit appropriately with the role of translational research that is aimed at enhancing the adoption of best practices in the community and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of prevention and treatment strategies. The grant funds WVSOM will realize through this initiative will exceed $1 million over the 5-year grant cycle.

Central Appalachian ConsortiumWVSOM is honored to be a part of the Central Appalachian Consortium of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (CACCOM) that was organized in 2013. The mission of the Central Appalachian Consortium is “to improve health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations, through collaboration and implementation of innovative strategies that measurably improve the health status within the region, through clinical research and medical education”. A Faculty Research Workgroup comprised of members from each of the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine is in the process of developing a shared strategy that will achieve the desired outcomes of the Consortium. Substantial financial support for the Consortium is pledged by the Ohio Heritage Foundation. WVSOM is proud to enter into this collaboration with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), and Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM), and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM). TOTAL EXTRAMURAL FUNDING: $1,847,900

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Additional donations and funds

$153,831$74,414

$423,696$618,094

AHEC

Residency Funds

WV State Allocation to Base

Rural Health Initiative

Donations

$25,000$559,050

$30,000$39,072$30,000$30,000

$25,000$100,000

Brickstreet Foundation

Capital Campaign

Charleston Area Medical Center

Five for Five Campaign

Greenbrier Classic

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company

WV State Healthy Children’s Initiative

Additional Funds

TOTAL GRANTS AND DONATIONS: $3,956,057

TOTAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING: $2,108,157

As stated in WVSOM’s mission,

“WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first

and foremost, the state of West Virginia

and the special health care needs of

its residents.” The WVSOM Center for

Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is

one of the institution’s strategies to meet

our mission to serve West Virginia. The

center has had significant growth since

its inception in 2011.

The Mission of the WVSOM Center for Rural and Community Health is to improve health care, lifestyle and chronic disease management among individuals and families throughout rural West Virginia through translational research, education and outreach programs focused on social factors, environment and behavior. The staff includes the Administrative Director, Dr. Arnold Hassen; the Programs Director, Dr. Wayne Miller; Community Health Educator, Haylee Heinsberg; and Administrative Assistant, Joyce Martin. Grant-funded personnel include Community Health Educator, Terri Pyne, M.Ed. (CTG); CTSI Outreach Coordinator, Kim Estep (WVCTSI); and CTSI Research Coordinator, Dr. Jill Cochran (WVCTSI). Many of the programs active in 2012 have continued in 2013. Additional funding requests have also been submitted. A brief summary of CRCH activities follows.

Health Index Score and Health Enhancement Responses (HIS & HER) campaign: Health assessment scorecards are distributed throughout the Greenbrier Valley to help community members evaluate their health status and determine where and how to seek help for specific issues. CRHC staff members are assessing the impact of this program.

Community Health Education Resource Person (CHERP) program: The CRCH has solicited input from primary care providers in order to promote integration of the community health workers into clinical and community health care. Revisions to the training program are ongoing. The goal is to create a strong collaborative relationship between providers, patients and the community health workers. Community Transformation Grant (CTG) supported training continues. Assessment of the educational aspects of the training is complete. Excellent rankings and demographics have been received for training, training materials, training methods, and testing. Anecdotal evidence shows that CHERPs are making a significant impact in their communities and with many less healthy individuals. A more definitive evaluation of the community health impact of CHERPs in community health will be conducted in 2014.

WVSOM CENTER FOR RURAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

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WV Health Benefits Exchange, Office of the WV Insurance Commission: CRCH developed recommendations for consumer education and quality measures to facilitate health care provider selection. The project was continued into 2013 with an analysis of the types of health care data captured in WV databases. A report was submitted to the Insurance Commission.

WV Geologic and Economic Survey Broadband Expansion Support: An interactive mapping application for Greenbrier County has been completed and is being tested. This resource is designed to facilitate health care and economic planning.

WV Clinical and Translational Science Institute IDeA program: The goal of the West Virginia Clinical and Translation Science Institute’s (WVCTSI) IDeA CTR proposal is to expand the state’s infrastructure for, and practice of, clinical and translational research to a level competitive for a Clinical and

Translational Science Award (CTSA). WVSOM, through the CRCH and the WVSOM Office of Affiliated and Sponsored Programs, is a collaborating partner of this initiative, along with West Virginia University (WVU) and Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC). One objective of the initiative is to become an academic catalyst for clinical and translational research that targets cancer, cardiovascular-stroke, and obesity related diseases. Related CRCH activities include community outreach and development of the Greenbrier County Health Alliance, support of clinical research in Lewisburg’s Robert C. Byrd Clinic and support of Jill Cochran, Ph.D., RN-BC, FNP, Research Coordinator, as well as faculty development activities.

Community Outreach: The CRCH participates in health fairs, conducts CME and community education programs, supports student activities and community health improvement initiatives.

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The WVSOM Graduate Medical

Education (GME) department and

Mountain State OPTI (MSOPTI)

were engaged in numerous efforts

in support of GME in 2013. We

are proud that the number and

quality of graduate medical

education programs continues

to improve and make WVSOM a

strong contributor to patient care

throughout West Virginia.

GME/MSOPTI

The summary below references the department’s most significant projects and activities during the academic year:

• The AOA recently approved a NeuroMusculoskeletal Medicine Residency and NeuroMusculoskeletal Medicine + 1 Residency at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center which will function in combination with its Family Medicine Residency.

• Multiple activities associated with new Graduate Medical Education opportunities have been underway with institutions across West Virginia and in Maryland.

• Attended at the SOMA convention as well as numerous Hospital Days and Residency Fairs to create national awareness of educational opportunities within the MSOPTI partner institutions.

• Hosted annual MSOPTI House Staff Day where trainees across MSOPTI programs reunite for a day of educational activities.

• Implemented a pre-review process for program accreditation visits.

• Developed new Electronic Residency Application Service and Visiting Student Application Service brochures with timelines

Southeastern Area Health Education Center (SE-AHEC), which falls under MSOPTI for (grant) administration, continues to collaborate and co-sponsor faculty development and CME programs with MSOPTI. The 2013 programs are listed below. Additionally, SE-AHEC plays a key role in networking with academic and health professions communities to address the health needs of rural and underserved areas. The sponsorship of inter-professional teams which develop community-focused, public health interventions, as well as the coordination and support of health careers recruitment programs for K-16 students, and geriatric-focused initiatives, have proven to be exceptional educational experiences for students, residents and health professionals.

o Childhood Obesity and Diabetes: Assessment, Treatment & Prevention Primary Care Seminar and Clinical Skills Lab

o Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Primary Care Seminar and Clinical Skills Lab

o Caregiver Universities

o MRSA Rural Health CME

o Medication and Substance Misuse among Older Adults Primary Care Seminar

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There are currently 153 D.O.s in MSOPTI programs. These include WVSOM graduates as well as graduates from other osteopathic medical colleges around the nation. There are 103 (69.7%) D.O.s currently in either MSOPTI primary care residencies (family practice, geriatrics, internal medicine, pediatrics) or a traditional rotating osteopathic internship.

Specialty (MSOPTI participants)

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

FAMILY PRACTICE

GERIATRICS (FELLOWSHIP)

INTERNAL MEDICINE

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE

NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE

NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE + 1

PEDIATRICS

TRADITIONAL ROTATING OSTEOPATHIC INTERNSHIP

UROLOGICAL SURGERY

32 (20.9%)

55 (35.9%)

0 (N/A)

30 (24.8%)

4 (2.6%)

0 (N/A)

0 (N/A)

5 (3.2%)

9 (5.8%)

10 (6.5%)

Total 145

Location of Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions.

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Rural and urban areas outside West Virginia are determined by RUCA (Rural-Urban Commuting Area) codes. A zip code is considered “urban” if at least 30% of its residents commute to an urbanized area of 50,000 people or more.

Primary care specialties include general practice, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN and internal medicine/pediatrics.

There are 2,167 WVSOM graduates from the classes 1978-2010

practicing medicine throughout the country. A large percentage

of these graduates are primary care physicians (70%) and many

practice in rural areas (34%). For those graduates who practice

medicine in West Virginia (33%), 78% of them are primary

care physicians and 50% practice in rural areas of the state.

Definitions of primary care and rural vs. non-rural areas are

provided below.

GRADUATE DEMOGRAPHICS

1978-2010156 (6%)

2,011 (94%)

Still in residency or not in practice

In practice

WVSOM GRADUATES

*The class of 2010 represents the latest class whose members were already in practice. The members of the classes of 2011-13 are in the process of completing residency programs.

515 (78%)

142 (22%)

326 (50%)

331 (50%)

657 (33%)

886 (65%)

468 (35%)

997 (74%)

357 (26%)

1,354 (67%)

1,401 (70%)

610 (30%)

1,323 (66%)

688 (34%)

2,011

In-State Out-of-State

Primary careNon-primary care

Urban careRural care

TOTAL

Classes of 1978-2010*

Overall

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Location of grads in West Virginia1978-2010*RURAL MEDICINERural West Virginia is defined by the WV HEPC as any area outside Beckley, Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, Nitro, Institute, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Huntington, Barboursville, Hurricane, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Star City, Westover, Parkersburg, Vienna, Weirton and Wheeling.

Location of all WVSOM grads1978-2010*RURAL MEDICINERural is defined by the Rural-Urban Communting Area (RUCA) code.A zip code is considered “rural” if fewer than 30% of its residents commute to an urbanized area of 50,000 people or more.


688TOTAL GRADUATES


331TOTAL GRADUATES IN WEST VIRGINIA

In 2012, Academic Medicine named WVSOM the No. 1

medical school (D.O. or M.D.) in the country for producing

physicians who practice in rural areas of Appalachia.

The maps on this page show you why. WVSOM graduates

practice medicine in rural areas all over the country but

especially in Appalachia.

WY

UT

NV

WA

NE

KS

IA

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Location of grads in West Virginia1978-2010*PRIMARY CAREPrimary care includes general practice, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN and internal medicine/pediatrics

Location of all WVSOM grads1978-2010*PRIMARY CARE


1,401TOTAL GRADUATES



WVSOM is a national leader in primary care. The maps

on this page illustrate WVSOM primary care physicians

located in 43 of 50 states nationwide. In West Virginia, only

nine counties do not have a WVSOM graduate practicing

primary care medicine.

WY

UT

ID

ND

SD

IA

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Location of grads in West Virginia1978-2010*ALL SPECIALTIES



Location of all WVSOM grads1978-2010*ALL SPECIALTIES


2,011TOTAL GRADUATES

These maps show the total distribution of WVSOM

graduates for all specialties throughout the United States

and West Virginia by county and state, respectively.

WY

UT

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The following is an overview of the financial condition of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine as of June 30, 2013.

Statement of net assets

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is proud to present its financial statements for fiscal year 2013, with fiscal year 2012 and 2011 data presented for comparative purposes. The emphasis of discussions about these statements will be on current year data. There are two financial statements presented: the statement of net assets; and the statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets. This discussion and analysis of WVSOM’s financial statements provides an overview of its financial activities for the year.

The statement of net assets presents the assets, liabilities and net assets of WVSOM as of the end of the fiscal year.

The statement of net assets show the amount of assets available to continue the operations of WVSOM along with what is owed to vendors, employees and lending institutions.

FINANCEI.

The following statement shows the growth of the net assets during the last three years:

Net AssetsYears ended June 30

2011

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

201268,123

57,030

125,153

12,601

7,858

20,459

52,022

7,851

46

44,775

$104,694

58,481

50,674

109,155

10,018

6,033

16,051

45,591

7,089

46

40,378

$93,104

201372,606

54,523

127,129

5,215

8,314

13,529

54,523

7,651

46

51,380

$113,600

LiabilitiesCurrent liabilities

Non-current liabilitiesTOTAL LIABILITIES

Net AssetsInvested in capital assetsRestricted – expendable

Restricted – nonexpendableUnrestricted

TOTAL NET ASSETS

AssetsCurrent assetsCapital assets

TOTAL ASSETS, NET

As the data shows, WVSOM’s financial position improved during this period. Total assets grew from $125M to $127M over the previous year while total liabilities decreased by $6.9K due to the completion of construction projects resulting in a $8.9M increase in net assets.

The ratio of current assets to current liabilities improved for fiscal year 2013 to 12.9:1 from its 2012 ratio of 5.4:1.

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Statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets (SRECNA)The purpose of the SRECNA is to present the revenues earned, both operating and non-operating, and the expenses incurred, operating and non-operating, and any other revenues, expenses, gains and losses earned or incurred by WVSOM.

Revenues for which goods and services are not provided are reported as non-operating revenues. For example, state appropriations are non-operating revenues because they are provided by the legislature to WVSOM without the legislature directly receiving commensurate goods and services for those revenues.

II.

72.20% Student tuition and fees

The following are the sources of revenue for WVSOM:

20.06%State appropriations

7.74%

7.74% includes:Bond funds

Auxiliary revenue

Contracts and grants

Interest on student loans receivables

Investment income

Other

0.26%

1.05%

3.61%

0.27%

0.21%

2.34%

201335,010

35,125

(115)

8,905

8,906

104,694

-

$113,600

2011201233,978

34,240

(262)

11,590

11,590

93,104

-

$104,694

34,767

32,911

1,856

8,552

10,409

82,695

-

$93,104

Non-Operating revenues - netIncrease in net assets

Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principle

Net assets beginning of year

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

Operating revenuesOperating expenses

OPERATING INCOME

Statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assetsYears ended June 30

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

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The following shows the uses of the operating expenses during 2012-13:

62.73%

27.69%

Salaries, wages and benefits*

Supplies and otherservices

9.58%other*

* The salaries and wages and employee benefits categories decreased by $136K due to a reduction in OPEB costs and made up approximately 63% of the operating expenses of WVSOM. Classified staff salary scheduled continues to be fully funded.

Total operating expenses for fiscal year 2013 increased by approximately $1.3 million. The increase was primarily due to the costs associated with increases in general operating expenses.

9.58% includes:

Depreciation

Utilities

Loan cancellations and write-offs

Fees assessed by commission for operations

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Since its launch in 2012, WVSOM’s Healthy Children’s Initiative and Abracadabra television series have served as a springboard for greater visibility of the school and engagement with health issues of importance to West Virginians.

In recognition of the show’s positive impact, the school’s Healthy Children’s Initiative was recognized with the 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Rural Health during the West Virginia Rural Health Conference Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon.

The Governor’s Award for Excellence is presented to an individual or organization in recognition of exceptionally meritorious contributions to the improvement of health for rural West Virginians. It honors creative work of particular effectiveness

in applying knowledge or innovation to the betterment of community health.

New sponsors of the Healthy Children’s Initiative came on board in 2013, just in time for the recording of its third season. Brickstreet Insurance and Highmark West Virginia Blue Cross Blue Shield joined West Virginia Public

Broadcasting, West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company, Charleston Area Medical Center and CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital to support new programming. The show continued to receive endorsement from the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts.

WVSOM’s Healthy Children’s Initiative is composed of four elements – television, online activities, live events and publications. Thirteen new episodes of Abracadabra achieved strong ratings in their second season, elevating conversations about children’s health and nutrition among influential viewers. Special guests who participated in show production for season three included West Virginia’s First Lady Joanne Tomblin, president of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College; Gayle C. Manchin, president of the WV Board of Education; and Gregory A. Burton, president and CEO of Brickstreet Insurance.

New outreach efforts into schools and non-profit agencies around the state allowed WVSOM to further connect with young audiences on issues of health and wellness. Educational concepts have been developed to address childhood health, science and other themes

with supporting materials distributed to West Virginia school teachers, librarians and other educators who may incorporate the show’s messages into their classroom instruction. In collaboration with WV Public Broadcasting, new elementary curriculum modules are in development to encourage improved retention of health messages.

“As I travel around the state to meet with government and education leaders, alumni, donors and friends of the school, I find an enhanced awareness of who WVSOM is as an institution and what we stand for in terms of medical education, rural care and patient health. This is important to the advancement of our mission,” said Adelman. “Whether it is the compassion and commitment demonstrated by our students in their community service projects, the work of WVSOM’s Healthy Children’s Initiative to improve health outcomes for a new generation of West Virginians, or the impact our student doctors and graduates are having in their day-to-day care of others, WVSOM stands out as an institution passionate about service.”

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ACCREDITATION

COCA AccreditationWVSOM‘s osteopathic medical program is fully accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). COCA is the only agency which is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) for accrediting institutions that confer the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in the U.S. WVSOM has been fully accredited by the AOA since graduating its first class in 1978. The institution’s last AOA COCA site visit was in November 2008 and resulted in full continuing accreditation, with the next site visit due in seven years (the longest period granted).

Each year WVSOM submits annual and supplemental reports to COCA. In 2013, the institution was required to submit a mid-cycle report with a focus on specific accreditation standards. Furthermore, any “substantive curricular changes” must be approved by COCA and a progress report for the first four years after the change is required. In October 2011, WVSOM received COCA approval on the substantive change of its curriculum to the new Patient Presentation Curriculum. The first required progress report was submitted in July 2013 and was accepted by COCA at its September 2013 meeting. The second progress report will be submitted in June 2014. All required reports to COCA have been accepted without any deficiencies noted.

COCA continues to revise and update their accreditation standards for colleges of osteopathic medicine (COM). Some recent changes include increased requirements for the credentials of COM leadership positions and more accountability regarding COM faculty conducting research and scholarly activity. A new COCA standard was adopted in 2013 which is entirely focused on graduate medical education (GME). Standard Eight makes the COMs more accountable for the success of their graduates entering U.S. accredited residency programs. The current COCA standards for accreditation are:

Standard One: Mission, Goals and Objectives

Standard Two: Governance, Administration and Finance

Standard Three: Facilities, Equipment and Resources

Standard Four: Faculty

Standard Five: Students

Standard Six: Curriculum

Standard Seven: Research and Scholarly Activities

Standard Eight: Graduate Medical Education Outcomes

In 2014, WVSOM will begin its self study for continuing accreditation by COCA. The COCA self study prepares the institution for an accreditation site visit in 2016.

HLC AccreditationWVSOM is voluntarily pursuing regional institutional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC is the largest accreditation agency in the U.S. and is responsible for accrediting the majority of colleges and universities in 19 states, including West Virginia, as authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. As a sole purpose institution offering only one educational program, and being fully accredited by COCA, WVSOM is not required to be regionally accredited. WVSOM’s leadership and the Board of Governors chose to seek HLC accreditation as part of the school’s commitment to continuing quality improvement.

In 2010, WVSOM submitted its application for accreditation with the HLC. The institution prepared a self study in 2011 and had an initial candidacy site visit in March 2012. In November 2012, the HLC Board of Trustees voted to grant WVSOM the status of candidate for accreditation. The institution prepared another self study in 2013 in preparation for an April 2014 site visit for initial accreditation.

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

undergoes continuous evaluation as a result

of increasing focus on meeting and exceeding

higher accreditation standards. Accreditation

has significant impact on the institution and its

programs, and is an outward sign of quality that is

expected by our students, applicants and the public.

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New accreditation criteria were adopted by the HLC in 2013 which focus on five key areas of an institution:

Criterion One: Mission

Criterion Two: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct

Criterion Three: Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources and Support

Criterion Four: Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement

Criterion Five: Resources, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

In addition to meeting HLC’s accreditation standards, WVSOM must meet other requirements including:

• Assumed Practices: practices that are common to all higher education institutions

• Eligibility Requirements: requirements mandated for institutions seeking HLC accreditation

• Federal Compliance Requirements: requirements required by all higher education institutions

Meeting all the criteria and requirements for accreditation by HLC will be another indicator of quality for WVSOM. The self study process is a way for the institution to improve through self reflection. Areas that have improved as a result of the HLC self study process include the revision and development of new institutional policies, and the creation of feedback mechanisms to monitor and assess student learning and institutional effectiveness. Finally, HLC accreditation will provide the institution with the option to develop new programs as determined by future needs.

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Last year, WVSOM president, Michael Adelman, D.O., D.P.M., J.D., introduced the school’s Capital Campaign. For the first time in the 40-year history of the school, alumni and friends could have their names on spaces within the WVSOM campus. With the expansion of the Clinical Evaluation Center and the construction of a new state-of-the-art Student Center, it became possible to designate the “Hunter” Lab or the “Rubin” Lounge.

Currently, the Clinical Evaluation Center (CEC) contains 19,000 square feet of space. The expansion will add more than 17,000 square feet of space and include a robotic birthing center, a robotic emergency simulation lab, six new robot simulation labs, a new simulation control room, nursing offices and meeting space. Work began on this project in the fall of 2013 and is expect to be completed by 2015.

The new Student Center will become the focal point of the campus. Graced with a soaring

clock tower, the center will feature both open and covered decks on the first

and second floors along with a rooftop terrace. It will house a café and a 1,000-seat meeting hall that can be divided into smaller rooms. There will be open space, as well as small, quiet areas, full of natural light designed to provide students with an enhanced study environment.

“Most college campuses contain a central student union or student activity center. These structures provide an important function as the central gathering place on campus, and are at the heart of student life” said President Adelman. “WVSOM’s new Student Center will be an important resource for students, providing services and amenities and, more importantly, complementing the academic experience through a variety of social, cultural and educational programming.”

As of this publication, approximately $1.2 Million has been pledged to the Capital Campaign to help ensure WVSOM’s future success. More than 38 spaces have been reserved in the CEC and first deposits received for that project. Eleven spaces within the new

Student Center have received commitments, including the clock tower, which received a $250,000 commitment from WVSOM’s Alumni Association.

“The new facilities being constructed – the enhancements for the Clinical Evaluation Center and the new Student Center – these are more than brick and mortar structures,” said Adelman. “They are the breeding ground for future accomplishment.”

As the nation’s healthcare landscape undergoes major transitions in the 21st century, growing even more complex and interconnected, WVSOM plans to be there – preparing our graduates to serve patients with the utmost in scientific knowledge coupled with compassion. The school appreciates the support of the many friends and stakeholders who share the school’s vision for how we can be better, stronger and more responsive to future generations of osteopathic physicians.

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s first ever capital campaign launched in 2012 during the school’s 40th Anniversary celebration.

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Clinical Evaluation CenterCurrently, the Clinical Evaluation Center contains 19,000 square feet of space. It houses 24 standardized patient labs, six robot simulation labs, six ACLS labs, medium and large classrooms, and a variety of smaller conference rooms and offices. The new expansion will add more than 17,000 square feet of space and include a robotic birthing center, a robotic emergency simulation lab, six new robot simulation labs, a new simulation control room, nursing offices and a grand meeting hall.

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CLINICAL EVALUATION CENTER DONORSGrand Conference Hall ........................................................ John Manchin II, D.O.

Emergency Simulation Lab ..................................................... Charles Davis, D.O.

Robot/Birthing Center .................... Manuel Ballas, D.O. and Kara O’Karma, D.O.

Reception Area ............................................................. Dr. and Mrs. Badshah Wazir

Large Classroom ...................................................................... Lewis Whaley, D.O.

Task Trainer Room.............................................................. Michael Nicholas, D.O.

Medium Classroom ............................................... Drs. Cheryl & Michael Adelman

ACLS Room I ........................................................................... Robert Hunter, D.O.

ACLS Room 2 ................................... James Deering, D.O. and Jodi Flanders, D.O.

ACLS Room 3 and 4 ............... Letetia Villalobos, D.O. and Rafael Villalobos, D.O.

Nurse’s Treatment Area ............................................................... A.S. Ghiathi, D.O.

Office Suite .............................................................................. Thomas White, D.O.

Standardized Patient Control Room ......................... Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Pence

Small Conference Room 1 ................ Heather Antolini and Michael Antolini, D.O.

Small Conference Room 2 ............................................. Lydia Weisser, D.O., MBA

Small Conference Room 3 ................................................................ Class of 1982

Small Conference Room 4 .................................................... R. Alan Spencer, D.O.

Small Conference Room 5 .......................................................... Jim Nemitz, Ph.D.

Small Conference Room 6 ................... Hal Armistead, D.O. and Amy Roush, D.O.

Small Conference Room 7 ................................................................ Class of 1990

Small Conference Room 8 .................................................. Randy Blackburn, D.O.

Robot Control Room ......................................................................... Class of 1983

Robot Viewing Room ................................................................... John Lackey, D.O.

Office 1 ............... Chris Flanagan, D.O., Sophia Sibold, D.O., Shannon Sorah, D.O.

Office 2 ................................................................................... Alan Finkelstein, D.O.

Office 3 ................................................................................. Carmen Damiani, D.O.

Office 4 ..................................................................................... Naomi Wriston, D.O.

Office 5 .......................................................................................... David Allen, D.O.

Office 6 ................................................................................... Dr. & Mrs. O.J. Bailes

Office 7 ......................................................................................... Cathy Dailey, D.O.

Office 8 ........................................................................................ Eloise Hayes, D.O.

Office 9 .................................................................... Drs. James and Nancy Tierney

Office 10 ...................................................................................... Gary Swann, D.O.

Office 11 ........................................................................................... Class of 2003

Staff Lounge ............................................................................ Dr. & Mrs. Art Rubin

TBD ............................................................................................ Samuel Deem, D.O.

TBD ........................................................................................... David Harrison, D.O.

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Student CenterThe new Student Center will be the focal point of the campus. Graced with a soaring clock tower, the center will feature both open and covered decks on the first and second floors along with a rooftop terrace. It will house a café and a 1,000-seat meeting hall, plus a media center that can be divided into smaller rooms. There will be open space, as well as smaller, quiet areas with natural light, designed to provide students with an enhanced study environment.

Clock Tower ............................................................................. WVSOM Alumni Association, Inc.Open Student Study Lounge ............................................................................ Lori Tucker, D.O. Quiet Student Study Lounge ............................................................ Dr. & Mrs. Badshah WazirLarge Prefunction .......................................................................................... Dino Beckett, D.O. Entry Lobby .......................................................................................... David and Martha RaderStudent Copy Center .................................................................................... Brian DeFade, D.O. President’s Reception Parlor ....................... Andrew Thymius, D.O. and Tiffany Thymius, D.O.Student Recreation Lounge .................................... Patrick Pagur, D.O. and Billie Wright, D.O. Terrace ..................................................................................................... Michael Nicholas, D.O.Small Pre-Function Room ...................................................Dr. Robert Hunter & Rachel HunterStudent Government Conference Room.............................Dr. Robert Hunter & Rachel Hunter

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STUDENT CENTERDONORS

2013 - DONATIONSSTUDENT CENTER FLOOR PLAN

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FIRST FLOOR:

SECOND FLOOR:

2013 - DONATIONS25,000-$49,000 David & Martha RaderBusinessThe Greenbrier Hotel Corporation

10,000-24,999Dr. and Mrs. Charles Davis James Deering, D.O. & Jodi Flanders, D.O.Dr. Robert & Rachel HunterJohn Manchin II, D.O.Michael Nicholas, D.O.Lydia Weisser, D.O., MBA

$5,000-$9,999Manuel Ballas, D.O.Randy Blackburn, D.O.Gary Swann, D.O.Drs. James & Nancy TierneyLetetia Villalobos, D.O. & Rafael Villalobos, D.O.Marlene Wager, D.O.Thomas White II, D.O.BusinessMountain State OPTI

$2,500-$4,999Drs. Cheryl & Michael AdelmanDavid Allen, D.O.Hal Armistead, D.O. & Amelia Roush, D.O.Cathy Dailey, D.O.Brian DeFade, D.O.Drs. Rick & Carol GrecoDavid Harrison, D.O.Hugh McLaughlin, D.O.Samuel A. Muscari Jr., D.O.Jim Nemitz, Ph.D.Dr. & Mrs. Art RubinNaomi Wriston, D.O.BusinessRaleigh General Hospital

$1,000-$2,499Helen Baker, Ph.D.Craig Boisvert, D.O.R. Derry Crosby, D.O.Drs. Howard & Gail FeinbergMonte Finch, D.O.John Garlitz, D.O.A.S. Ghiathi, D.O.David Hambrick, J.D.Jandy Hanna, Ph.D.Vernon Hughes Jr., D.O.Mohammad HussainJohn Lackey, D.O.Stephen Mascio, D.O.Cynthia Mayer, D.O.Deena S. Obrokta, D.O.Pete Palko III, D.O.Dr. & Mrs. Lorenzo PenceTiffany Pluto, D.O.Thomas Prestera, D.O.Shirley RunyonStephen Shy, D.O.Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Susan SmithNoel Weigel, D.O.Lewis Whaley, D.O. BusinessesAmerican Chemical Society

CAMC Health Education & Research InstituteCommunity Health Systems, Inc.Dermatology Centers, Inc.First National BankGreenbrier Real Estate ServiceReam Interests, Inc.WVSOM Alumni Association

$500-$999Leif Adams, D.O.William Alford, D.O.Greg and Jill AllmanDavid Bennett, D.O.Catherine Bishop, D.O.Drs. William and Christine BlueCynthia Butler, D.O.Charles CornellDavid DardenAmanda Deskins, D.O.Chris Dombrowski, D.O.Clifford Evans, D.O.Dr. Robert & Mrs. Peggy FlowersRobert Foster, D.O.Richard Girardi, D.O.Kathy Goodman, D.O.Robert Holstein, D.O.Randal Huff, D.O.Kristy Huffman, D.O.Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Andrea KarrsBarbara KlemanGregory Lagos, D.O.David Leech, D.O.Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm ModrzakowskiDrs. Andrea Nazar and David MakiRyan Newell, D.O.David Ray, D.O.Ryan Runyon, D.O.Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Cheryl SchreiberRoy ShrewsburyJan Silverman, D.O.Albert Smith Jr., D.O.Drs. Thomas and Karen SteeleDrs. Andrew and Tiffany Thymius Robert VassShannon WarrenMary Williams, D.O.George Woodward, D.O.BusinessesHendrickson & Long, PLLCTennessee Osteopathic Medical AssociationWells Fargo Foundation

$250-$499Stacey Applegate, D.O.George Boxwell, D.O.Joseph BrandtDrs. Edward and Kristie BridgesJohn BulgerJoseph Hayes Calvert, D.O.Roland Chalifoux, D.O.Drs. Shawn and Heidi M. ClarkJ. Mitchell Cook, D.O.Tim CritchfieldJames DissenKen DravisRobert Fanning, D.O.Rodney Fink, D.O.

Penny FioravanteAnthony Flaim, D.O.Kathy Sue Gunter, D.O.Rhonda Guy, D.O.John Hibler, D.O.Robert Hogan, D.O.Sue Holvey, RN, J.D.Lisa Hrutkay, D.O.Leigh HudnallKelly Jackson, Ph.D.Greg JohnsonCurran Jones, D.O.Aditya JonesAfeworki Kidane, D.O.James Kribs, D.O.William LacostJason LongRonald MagruderKathleen Maley, D.O.Kathleen Martin, M.D.Stefan MaxwellErnest Miller Jr., D.O.Clark Milton, D.O.Loetta MorganC. Bridgett Morrison, D.O.Michael Muscari, D.O.Samuel Muscari Sr., D.O.Abdul Orra, D.O.L. Faith Payne, D.O.Tim Peasak, D.O.Mark Perni, D.O.Sherry PhillipsDirk & Caroline PlessnerSharon RoweRandall Short, D.O.Victoria Shuman, D.O.Terri SmithGeorge Sokos, D.O.Robert Stanley, D.O.James Stollings, D.O.Franklin Swisher, D.O.Martha TietzMaria Tranto, D.O.Lori Tucker, D.O.James VioletLarry WareMarvin Wells, D.O.

$50-$249Barbara AndresHeather AntoliniPat BausermanMichael Bess, D.O.Leslie BickslerDiana BirdDrs. John Buckland & Amanda GoinsLt. Col. E. Dwight Bundy, D.O.David Butler, D.O.John Cavell, D.O.Chris CorneliusSamuel Deem, D.O.Drs. Gene and Claudia DuncanLinda Eakle, D.O.Michelle Endicott, D.O.Kathy FryMitchell Fuscardo, D.O.Jesamyn Fuscardo, D.O.Dr. and Mrs. Charles HanshawKathy Harvey, D.O.Karen & Gerald Hausler

Tim HolbrookSharon HowardCarl Hoyng, D.O.Mark Hrko, D.O.Howard Hunt, D.O.Angel Justice, D.O.Carolyn Komar, Ph.D.John Kudlak, D.O.Patricia Lally, D.O.Clay Lee, D.O.Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D.Judith Maloney, Ph.D.Dominick McLain, D.O.Dr. William and Mrs. Denise MinorMark Mitchell, D.O.Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D.John MyerStephen Naymick, D.O.Katherine Naymick, D.O.Okechukwu Nwodim, D.O.David Oliver, D.O.Susan Painter, D.O.Charles Paroda, D.O.James Paugh II, D.O.Drs. Bruce and Millie PetersenDallas Petrey, D.O.Craig PierceBonita Portier, D.O.Roi Reed, D.O.Elaine RitchieVictoria RoaneSophia Sibold, D.O.Linda Smith, D.O.Drs. Eric and Karen Snider Jonathan Stanley, D.O.Paul Thompson, D.O.Daniel Trent, D.O.Sue Jane Volarich, D.O.Mark Waddell, D.O.Wendell WagerRussell WagerMark WagerJeanne Wahl, D.O.Gary Waters, D.O.Ralph Wood, D.O.Terry York, D.O. BusinessesDurant Ambulance ServiceFlorida Osteopathic Medical Assoc.International Design Partnership, Inc.Michigan Osteopathic Association

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CLASS OF 1978Edward W. Eskew, D.O.,was named associate medical directorfor the West Virginia Medical Professionals Health Program. Although his background is primary care and emergency medicine, he recently became board certified in addiction medicine (Diplomat ABAM). He works as an advisor and counselor for the Kanawha County Drug Court. Dr. Eskew resides in Charleston, W.Va.

CLASS OF 1980Larry Sidaway, D.O., FACC practices with Avera Medical GroupCardiovascular Specialists in Aberdeen, S.D. In 2013, they received the Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award and were named among Top 10 percent in the nation for coronary interventional procedures.

CLASS OF 1981Jeff Mann, D.O.,elected president of the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA).

CLASS OF 1986Gregory Molter, D.O., was the 2012 recipient of the Nathaniel Bedford Award for Outstanding Primary Care Physician. Presented by the ACMS, the award recognizes a physician for long-term provision of care and exemplary dedication to patients.

Roland Powers, D.O., has assumed command of a 450-member Marine Corp Reserve Unit in San Diego. They recently provided medical care 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle to 11 remote Alaskan villages, which could be reached only by helicopter.

John Glover, D.O., along with Karen Snider, D.O., Class of 1998,were two of the authors of “Frequency of Counterstrain Tender Points in Osteopathic Medical Students.” Dr. Glover and Dr. Snideralso published “Atlas of Common Counterstrain Tender Points”electronic textbook.

Rick A. Greco, D.O., FACOI, was sworn in as the 71st president of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI).

CLASS OF 1989Mark Mitchell, D.O., will assume the position of president of theACOEP (American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians) Scientific Assembly in San Diego for a two-year term beginningOctober 2013.

CLASS OF 1993Mathew Lively, D.O., is the author of the book, “Calamity at Chancellorsville,” which analyzes the final days of Stonewall Jackson.

CLASS OF 1997Norman Wood, D.O., became the physician director for theVeterans Administration in Bremerton, Wash. He divides his time between actual patient contact and administrative duties. He has been awarded two U.S. patents for fall safety equipment, including the Rescue One CDS (Controlled Descent System) Harness. Dr. Wood teaches Suspension Trauma for Mine Safety and Administration and has lectured for various organizations throughout the U.S. He did his residency at Ohio Valley Medical Center.

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT

There is no better legacy of WVSOM’s

commitment to quality osteopathic medical

education than its graduates. Their tremendous

accomplishments and contributions are a

daily source of pride for the school. While we

are unable to document all the achievements

of our alumni, below are some of the alumni

highlights from 2013.

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Robert Hunter, D.O., FACOFP, was appointed president of the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Physicians.

CLASS OF 1999Jason B. Dees, D.O., FAAFP has been named president and CEO of Magnolia Health Plan a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation. Dr. Dees oversees a Medicaid Coordinated Care Plan with more than75,000 members and is leading a team to develop Magnolia’s plan that will be offered in the Health Insurance Marketplace for more than half of the counties in Mississippi.

Eric Snider, D.O., was one of the authors of “Influence of Manual Therapy on Functional Mobility After Joint Injury in a Rat Model.”

CLASS OF 2000Michael J. Coyle, D.O., became the first board certified urogynecologist in the U.S.

Daniel R. Reed, D.O., was named “Top Doc” in radiation oncology bythe Phoenix Magazine for 2013. Dr. Reed has won this prestigious award three times and is the only D.O. ever to have received the award.

Shannon Sorah, D.O., was named chair of the Anesthesia Department and medical director of the operating room at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

CLASS OF 2003Clifford Evans, D.O.,will be on the staff at Marian University Osteopathic Medical School in their inaugural year this fall. For his first year in practice, he won

Physician of the Year. Recently, Dr. Evans retired from the Army after 24 years of service.

CLASS OF 2006Kassandra Milam, D.O., crowned Mrs. West Virginia America at the annual pageant in Charleston, W.Va.

CLASS OF 2008Karianna Andrews, D.O., just finished her residency at CAMC in OB/GYN and has accepted a WVU faculty position in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for their Charleston Division. She recently completed a year as the West Virginia Section vice-chair for ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and is now the acting section chair.

Kris Palmer, D.O., will be inducted as a fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Internists in October. He was named associate residency director of internal medicine at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center in Richmond Heights, Ohio.

CLASS OF 2004Samuel Deem, D.O., was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons at a ceremony Nov. 15 during the ACA of the ACOS in Las Vegas.

CLASS OF 2007Hamad Husainy, D.O., became medical director of Emergency Services at S. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, Wash. Dr. Husainy also started his own company, Advanced TeleCare Solutions, which is involved in providing innovative approaches to providing care in schools, nursing homes, work places and prisons.

CLASS OF 2008Dawn Ruminski, D.O., aside from being in the Army and having deployed to Afghanistan, now competes with her daughter in a beauty pageant system that collects non-perishable food items for local food banks — Miss Heart of the USA. Dr. Ruminski is the South Florida Miss Heart of the USA Supreme Beauty. To compete, one has to bring non-perishable items to the pageant as part of the entry fee.

CLASS OF 2011Dominic King, D.O., is the chief resident for the family medicineresidency program at Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital and president of the South Pointe Hospital Resident House Staff Council. As the chairman of the Medical Technology Committeeat South Pointe Hospital, he piloted a study on iPad usage by medical residents. He was the recipient of the Cleveland Clinic “Patients First” Resident of the Year Award and has received a grant to produce osteopathic medical tutorial videos under the name OsteopathTech.

Justin Pelberg, D.O., was the recipient of the John S. Zachariah Award for the internal medicine residency program at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa.

CLASS OF 2012Matthew Cauchi, D.O., received the Intern of the Year Award for 2012-2013 from the Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Cauchi was also awarded the Arnold P. Gold FoundationHumanism and Excellence in Teaching Award for Outstanding Resident Role Models, a national achievement award.

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